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It takes lots of time to find the right college. It's certainly no easy cohoice between what a parent feels is right and what the student thinks is right.

I would advise that they visit the schools they consider and speak to the students, mostly juniors and seniors. They will know all the flaws about the education and city and what life is really like, don't get fooled by appearances. But trully I believe I made a good choice with my school, even though I had no parental support and came here on my own, I've managed and learned more about life and myself.

Make sure you start early and visit the college!

When advising either a parent or student about college I feel the most important advice is for the student to choose a school that is right for them. It's always sad to see kids going to a school their parents chose, only because they're paying for it or because that's what they want their kid to do. Picking a college is not always a parent's choice; they're not the ones at the school going to class all day and up studying all night; parents are they're to help with school not to pick it. My mom let me decide what school I wanted to go to and she was there to only help with the process and the deliberation of my choice. She never pushed any school on me and never made me do what she wanted. Because of this I couldn't be happier in the school of my choice doing what I enjoy. Attending a school where the student wanted to go to and feels passionate about will help for them to make the most out of their time in college; whether it be in class or out with friends.

Use your academic counselors for support and advice. Always be well informed about the colleges you're applying to and in order for you to enjoy your college experience one must always have their priorities straight. First, ALWAYS take care of yourself, and then be able to manage your social life with your school work. When you achieve that balance it will be a smooth ride.

The best thing to do when deciding on a college or university it to actually visit the campus and talk to the students and faculty. If you get a warm fuzzy feeling from all of this, then it may be the right choice for you. Equally important is the academic aspect of looking for the right college. Find out if the college you are interested in offers the right degree programs and classes for you, and what percentage of the students are able to find jobs soon after graduating. Financing your education may also be a big concern to you, so find out how much financial aid and scholarship opportunities your college offers. Once you've made your decision, you've got to make the most of your college experience. Many students are tempted to participate in all of the social events and parties that they can possible make time to attend. This is healthy on a limited basis, but don't let it consume all of your free time. Recreational activities, clubs, and volunteering are all a great way to spend your free time -- and you'll feel good afterward too, rather than waking up with a hangover.

As a college sophomore, I have to tell students and parents to RELAX and prepare for a great experience. You CAN go to the school of your choice. Public or private, 2 years or 4, it IS possible. Why? Because there's money out there for all of us. Psst! You just have to look! You have to put the I CAN'T afford it thoughts out of you're mind, and replace them with the I CAN go to a great college and get a great education. Finding the right college involves lots of reseach, but the most important research is that from within. What do YOU want to do? Pick more than one major, freshmen year was made for exploration. I recommend doing what I did, choose a school with all your major options. Experience your prospective schools by touring and visiting. Talk to those not-so-scary upperclassmen, see what there is to do on weekends, think about the weather! Visits give a lot more insight than those virtual tours and can make for some pretty awesome vacations! Now its up to you--keep a positive attitude and be open to the great possibilities that lie ahead!

Some advice that I would have for parents/students to find the right college and make the most of your college experience is to start early. Start looking at colleges late in your junior year of high school make sure that you have a solid plan in mind as far as what you want to do, but at the same time be flexible. when you have some potential colleges in mind make sure that you go visit them. this will give you a valuable insight as to the way that college is. Once you find the right college you will know, it will just sort of hit you. I know that answer is very obscure but you will understand when it happens. As for enjoying college, don't fall into the trap of drugs and alchohol like so many people do, you don't need those to have fun, all you need is a good group of friends. Also make sure that you stay on top of your school work, don't slack of and procrastinate it will only come back to haunt you.

Look at a lot of schools, ask a lot of questions and visit them. Apply to more then you feel necessary to give yourself options. Look at all their departments really consider what direction you want to go in before you pick a school to make sure they are strong in it. Try to relax and remember you can always transfer or leave and you can get a good education anywhere. Utilize your guidance counselors as much as you can. Don't go to college unless your ready. Once your at college put yourself out there. If your homesick etc. the best way to get happy is joining groups, making friends etc. If you have a bad room mate it can change your entire experience make sure you get along and are happy with your room mate if you aren't switch! Don't drop out until you've given it a full semester it can make all the difference between loving it and hating it. Enjoy it while your there!!!

Narrow down colleges based on interests not just majors, take into account other majors besides the definite pick in case change of mind, visit campuses and the place where the college is, apply to various places.